Kent Smith (Canadian politician) explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honourable
Kent Smith
Birth Name:James Brian Kent Smith
Birth Date:December 27[1]
Honorific-Suffix:MLA
Assembly:Nova Scotia House of
Constituency Am:Eastern Shore
Term Start:August 17, 2021
Predecessor:Kevin Murphy
Party:Progressive Conservative

James Brian Kent Smith (born December 27) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2021 Nova Scotia general election.[2] He represents the riding of Eastern Shore as a member of the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia.

On September 14, 2023, Smith was appointed to the Executive Council of Nova Scotia as Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture.[3]

He is an entrepreneur and active community volunteer.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://nslegislature.ca/sites/default/files/pdfs/people/mlabios.pdf Biographical Directory of MLAs from 1984 to the Present
  2. Aly Thomson, "Prominent Liberals lose seats as Tories make gains". CBC News Nova Scotia, August 17, 2021.
  3. Web site: N.S. premier shuffles cabinet, appoints first Black woman. CBC News. September 14, 2023. February 22, 2024.
  4. Web site: Nova Scotia Legislature-MLA Profile . Nova Scotia Legislature . Nova Scotia House of Assembly . 18 October 2021 . en . 18 October 2021.